ladies’ names. 165 
Signification . . Equal Born. 
Emblem Fleur de Lys. 
Sentiment . . . Aristocracy. 
I have tasted each varied pleasure. 
And drank of the cup of delight ; 
I have danced to the gayest measure. 
In the halls of dazzling light. 
I have dwelt in a blaze of splendor, 
And stood in the court of kings ; 
I have snatched at each toy that would render 
More rapid the flight of Time’s wings. 
But vainly I’ve sought for joy or peace 
In the life of light and shade ; 
And I turn with a sigh to my own dear home, — 
That home where my childhood played. 
When jewels are sparkling round me. 
And dazzling with their rays, 
I weep for ties that bound me 
In life’s first early days 
I sigh for one of the sunny hours, 
Ere day was turned to night ; 
For one of my nosegays of fresh wild-flowers 
Instead of those jewels bright. 
Mbs. Noeton. 
